UKGE2025 Judges Choice Award

The Judges’ Choice Awards is an opportunity to celebrate excellence in tabletop gaming, with winners selected by a panel of expert judges.

This year notable wins included:

Best Abstract Game – Harmonies by Libellud

Best Board Game (Euro Style) – Seti by CGE

Best Board Game (American Style) – Potions of Azerland by Lucky Duck Games

Best Family Game – Critter Kitchen by Lucky Duck Games

Best Expansion – Mini Express Map Pack Expansion 1& 2 Boxset by Moaideas Game Design

Best Card Game (General) – The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game by Office Dog

Best Children’s Game – MicroMacro by Edition Spielwiese

Best Dice Game – Australis by Kosmos

Best Party Game – The Same Game by Edition Spielwiese

Best Board Game (Strategic) – Cyclades: Legendary Edition by Studio H

Best Variant – The Last of Us: Escape the Dark by Themeborne Ltd

Best Card Game (Strategic) – Star Wars Unlimited TCG: Twilight of the Republic 2-Player Starter by Fantasy Flight Games Best Gaming Novelty – Deep Space Pest Control by Mantic Games

Congratulations to all the winners.

Remember you can get involved this weekend by participating in the People's Choice Award. Simply visit Hall 4 and vote in person or alternatively vote online,